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The Jaguar Legacy: Sexy, Witty, & Gripping Romantic Suspense with Mysticism & the Occult Kindle Edition

by Maureen Fisher (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

Multi Award-Winning Romantic Suspense with Timeslips into a Past Lifetime

Weaving a vibrant tapestry of history and fiction, ‘The Jaguar Legacy sweeps readers into ancient mysteries, gripping suspense, and irresistible romance. Sparks fly when a journalist determined to debunk an ancient Olmec curse confronts an archeologist equally resolved to prevent a premature press leak about his archeological discovery, an ancient Olmec city hidden deep in the jungles of Oaxaca.

With a string of broken relationships under her belt, smart-mouthed journalist Charley Underhill arrives at the remote archeological dig, hoping to de-bunk an ancient curse, and starts nosing around an ancient temple. No matter the danger, only a dramatic exposé will fund her mother’s life-saving treatment. Who knew she’d find a man who challenged her in more ways than one?

Still reeling from past betrayals, Dr. Alistair Kincaid guards both his heart and his latest discovery with fierce determination. When a gorgeous journalist arrives, uninvited and unwanted, and starts nosing around the archeological find of a lifetime, he recognizes a threat to both his career and his heart. But when forced to collaborate, he finds himself drawn to Charley's fierce persistence, raw courage, and quick wit.

While Charley and Alistair probe the mysteries of an ancient temple, strands from the primeval past intertwine with the present, revealing occult practices and long-buried secrets best untouched. Charley must make an impossible decision. Either abandon her ailing mother, or betray the man she has come to trust and love.

If you enjoyed fast-paced adventure and sizzling chemistry in books like Outlander or Into the Wilderness, you won't want to miss this witty, thrilling tale of love, intrigue, and karma. Buy your copy now!

★★★★★ "A Thrilling Page-Turner and a Unique Romance - I just finished reading the Jaguar Legacy. Not normally a fan of the paranormal books, I found it easy to suspend disbelief while reading this book. Great, well-rounded and well developed characters kept me involved throughout. ... a real page turner. I happily recommend this book."

★★★★★ "Outstanding and Powerful! - THE JAGUAR LEGACY by Maureen Fisher had me hooked from the first word to the last. Fisher has woven ancient mysteries, past lives, and pure evil, into a love story that left me begging for more."

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5 Stars: "Outstanding and Powerful! THE JAGUAR LEGACY by Maureen Fisher had me hooked from the first word to the last. Fisher has woven ancient mysteries, past lives, and pure evil, into a story that left me begging for more." - by Cheryl C. Malandrinos, Amazon 'Vine Voice' reviewer

5 stars: "A terrific paranormal romantic suspense thriller." - Harriet Klausner, Amazon #1 Hall of Fame Reviewer

5 Stars: "THE JAGUAR LEGACY has it all. A lush, exotic setting that feels so real you'll believe you're there, characters that come alive on the page, and a superbly intriguing story. You won't want to put this book down. I highly recommend Maureen Fisher's THE JAGUAR LEGACY!" - Opal Carew, NYT Bestselling Author

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THE JAGUAR LEGACY is a vividly told story of romance and suspense, healing and redemption. Despite baffling panic attacks that devastated her career, journalist Charley Underhill barges in on a Mexican archaeological dig, bent on sniffing out a juicy exposé that will restore her reputation and earn enough money for her mother's life-saving treatment. Haunted by past betrayals, Dr. Alistair Kincaid isn't about to let a smart-mouthed reporter leak word of his latest discovery, an ancient Olmec city, to the press. A battle of wills and wits ensues. Strands from a past life intertwine with the present, drawing the couple into a vortex of chilling evil. Torn between redeeming her soul and betraying the man she loves, Charley faces impossible choices.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005L40LX6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0987790200
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Maureen Fisher

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I'm an author of funny & furry adventures & misadventures, guaranteed to tickle the funny bone, lift the spirits, & warm the heart! All my books contain characters you can relate to, an animal or two, and always romance of varying quantities and heat levels along with tons of humor. As Charlie Chaplin once said, “A day without humor is a day wasted.”

Transplanted from Scotland to Canada at the tender age of seven, I'm a voracious reader, community volunteer, bridge player, yoga enthusiast, seeker of personal and spiritual growth, pickleball enthusiast, and infrequent but avid gourmet cook. As an escapee from the I.T. arena, I love to hike, bike, and travel, mostly with my husband and, occasionally, alone. I have swum with sharks in the Galapagos, walked with Bushmen in the Serengeti, sampled lamb criadillas (don’t ask!!!) in Iguazu Falls, snorkeled on the Great Barrier Reef, ridden an elephant in Thailand, watched the sun rise over Machu Picchu, and bounced from Johannesburg to Cape Town on a bus called ‘Marula’.

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“You are a great writer, scratch that you are phenomenal. The way you have projected each and every character is remarkable. Vivid description make you visualize the book like a movie. For me it’s a must read. And yes, last but not the least, I will surely buy your other books after I finish my exams.”

"Maureen combines action, adventure, romance, mystery, and an often LOL sense of humor in her page-turning novels. They are the perfect additions to your electronic libraries, like da rum and da coconut in your piña coladas."

To learn more about my books and my blog, please visit my website at http://booksbymaureen.com

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Customers find the book an entertaining read with well-developed characters. They appreciate the faith elements, with one customer noting it's easy to suspend disbelief, while another mentions it provides glimpses into the ancient Olmec civilization. The romance receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting its romantic comedy elements.

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Customers find the book entertaining, with one describing it as a thrilling page-turner and another noting it's not a boring page.

"...The ones for this book are interesting and fit the story well, so I won't reiterate the plot or the enjoyable mix of characters here...." Read more

"...She has secrets, some she isn't even aware of. It's an intriguing journey as readers discover her forgotten past along with her...." Read more

"...the story via many perspectives should allow for a richer experience of the unfolding story...." Read more

"The Jaguar Legacy is packed with romantic comedy, intrigue, danger, mystery, betrayal, with a good dollop of the supernatural to glue it together...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting the good verbal sparing between them.

"...Alistair and Charley are engaging characters. I loved their banter and I loved how independent Charley is...." Read more

"...I always enjoy a good verbal sparing between characters, and these two know how to push each other's buttons...." Read more

"...The author's descriptive writing style made the characters full-bodied and immersed me in the hot, humid jungle and an archeological dig...." Read more

"...Great, well-rounded and well developed characters kept me involved throughout. I fell in love with Kincaid and Charley from the start...." Read more

5 customers mention "Faith"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the spiritual elements in the book, with one review noting it provides a lesson in spirituality, while another mentions it includes mysticism and supernatural elements that are easy to suspend disbelief about.

"...that helps people understand we come from much broader and more complicated beginnings...." Read more

"...story--the setting, an archaeological dig in the jungles of Mexico, mysticism, reincarnation, shapeshifters--this story has it all...." Read more

"...comedy, intrigue, danger, mystery, betrayal, with a good dollop of the supernatural to glue it together...." Read more

"...Not normally a fan of the paranormal books, I found it easy to suspend disbelief while reading this book...." Read more

3 customers mention "Archeology"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's archeology content, with one review highlighting its insights into the ancient Olmec civilization.

"...is unique in this hot love story--the setting, an archaeological dig in the jungles of Mexico, mysticism, reincarnation, shapeshifters--this story..." Read more

"The Journey: This book has a good mixture of many things: archeology, ancient civilizations, centuries old curses, reincarnation, shape shifting..." Read more

"...Glimpses into the ancient Olmec civilization were a bonus. An entertaining read." Read more

3 customers mention "Romance"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one mentioning it's packed with romantic comedy and another noting the delicious sexual chemistry between the characters.

"...Everything is unique in this hot love story--the setting, an archaeological dig in the jungles of Mexico, mysticism, reincarnation, shapeshifters--..." Read more

"The Jaguar Legacy is packed with romantic comedy, intrigue, danger, mystery, betrayal, with a good dollop of the supernatural to glue it together...." Read more

"A Thrilling Page Turner and a Unique Romance..." Read more

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  • night owl
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than just a work of fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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    Before placing a review, I read other reviews. The ones for this book are interesting and fit the story well, so I won't reiterate the plot or the enjoyable mix of characters here.

    To me this story was a lesson in spirituality. A book that could teach non-believers or semi-believers there is so much more to life than this 3D world where many people live. It's a book that helps people understand we come from much broader and more complicated beginnings.

    Like Charley, many people experience events from past lives but most never realize the deep connection to this life. They call them dreams or, sometimes, nightmares. They don't understand that something like a chronic backache in this life could very well be karmic memory from a past life, and until that is recognized, it cannot be corrected. I wonder if one of Charley's other lives will help with her 'mother' issues...
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  • LovesRomance
    5.0 out of 5 stars A unique story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2012
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    The Jaguar Legacy is very different from other paranormal romances I've read. Everything is unique in this hot love story--the setting, an archaeological dig in the jungles of Mexico, mysticism, reincarnation, shapeshifters--this story has it all. Alistair and Charley are engaging characters. I loved their banter and I loved how independent Charley is. They both have issues and help each other resolve them. I read this quickly because the action is non-stop. I liked it so much I immediately bought another book by this author.
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  • Lori reader & writer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hot Jungle Love
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2011
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    The Journey:
    This book has a good mixture of many things: archeology, ancient civilizations, centuries old curses, reincarnation, shape shifting. I know it sounds like a lot but Fisher skillfully weaves them together for a fast-paced, entertaining romp through the jungle.

    The Characters:
    I loved the character Fisher created in the hero, Alistair Kincaid - a sexy Scottish archeologist with a penchant for tacky Hawaiian shirts. I could so picture Gerard Butler in this role. Yum! Charlie is interesting too. She has secrets, some she isn't even aware of. It's an intriguing journey as readers discover her forgotten past along with her.

    Jungle Love:
    The sexual tension between Charlie and Kincaid is well-played. I always enjoy a good verbal sparing between characters, and these two know how to push each other's buttons. I often have a hard time when characters fall in love too quickly. While the entire book spans only one week, there is a lot packed into it and by the end, I totally believed these two characters cared deeply for each other and had a chance for their happily ever after.

    Those Pesky Mosquitos:
    There were a few instances that pulled me out of the story. I had a hard time believing anyone would pack silk blouses and lingerie to take on an archeological dig in the jungle. I also had to wonder how none of the characters noticed the hidden ceremonial chamber had recently seen human activity (fires near the altar, incense burning, footprints in the centuries old dust, etc.) when they thought it had been sealed up for 2000 years. There was also a ring Charlie wore that seemed to have special significance but it was never explained how she got it. But these were small bumps in an otherwise interesting journey.
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  • LaureEdwardsReminick
    3.0 out of 5 stars The potential is there. Could use more finesse
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014
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    As a developing author myself, I understand the nifty aspect of multiple Points of View. Unfolding the story via many perspectives should allow for a richer experience of the unfolding story. It certainly eases the process for the writer.

    As a reader, however, hopping around from one head to another is irritating.

    Fisher has the potential for a good story here, but I'm afraid I got snagged by not knowing who to care about. As well, perhaps the "heat" developed a bit too predictably for me.
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  • The Book Keeper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh on the edge of your seat
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2012
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    The Jaguar Legacy is packed with romantic comedy, intrigue, danger, mystery, betrayal, with a good dollop of the supernatural to glue it together. Charley and Alistair are great characters, their sexual attraction delicious, their repartee hilarious. Collin the cook makes a wonderful and canny mentor. The author's descriptive writing style made the characters full-bodied and immersed me in the hot, humid jungle and an archeological dig. Glimpses into the ancient Olmec civilization were a bonus. An entertaining read.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • AnnieC
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Thrilling Page Turner and a Unique Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2011
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    I just finished reading the Jaguar Legacy. Not normally a fan of the paranormal books, I found it easy to suspend disbelief while reading this book. Great, well-rounded and well developed characters kept me involved throughout. I fell in love with Kincaid and Charley from the start. And appropriately hated Leila. Not a boring page in the entire thing (or do we say "screen" instead of "page" now?) A real page turner. I happily recommend this book.
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  • N. Lessard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2007
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    I truly enjoyed reading this paranormal romantic suspense. Ms Fisher describes the scenes so well you believe yourself in the jungle along with her hero and heroine. I simply couldn't put this book down. I can't wait to read her next book.
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  • Tally Pendragon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Exotic Scenery Provides the Perfect Background to This Fast-Paced Romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2014
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    The setting is an archaeological expedition, led by sexy Scots archaeologist Alistair Kincaid, to find a hidden temple among the ruins of an Olmec city deep in the Mexican jungle. Thankfully there’s very little archaeology geek-speak, though. The plot is what happens when journalist - sorry, I mean investigative reporter - Charley Underhill, who is determined to rebuild her fractured career at the expense of Kincaid’s reputation, by pipping him to the post and revealing all about his most recent findings out there in the hostile wilderness before he can, meets her hero. Her plan is foiled big time by various elements: the jungle environment, for which she is way unprepared; the irresistible appeal of her host, for which she is even less prepared; and the exploits of his ex-wife, with whom Charley arrived, and his project manager, both of whom pair up in the mysteriously arcane sub-plot, which might just have worked to overcome the forces of Charley and Kincaid’s Light had they been using their dark supernatural powers to an end they had mutually agreed upon. Well, we all know Good will, and does, overcome Evil, it’s just the law, but once you get to it the ending really does give you goosebumps. There are plenty of surprises along the way that will have you thinking, wishing or dreaming, depending on what your own secret desires might happen to be, but Charley turns out to be a very deeply connected individual, and you’d better have an open mind and be prepared to meet her in the middle.
    What did I like or dislike about this book? I loved the sense of the unexpected in the occult scenes, and the fast-pacing that made me keep turning the pages to find out what happened next. I loved the characters: Charley and Kincaid’s wit and humour with each other, their hidden, and sometimes not so hidden agendas; Leila and Felipe’s darkness and mystery, almost the complete antithesis of Charley and Kincaid, yet all of them having some exploitative angle on each other, until they either grew together or cancelled each other out. In the early scenes the banter felt a teensy weensy bit forced, and Kincaid came across as entirely too reflective for one intent on no more than putting notches on his camp bed post, but the more he emerged as a man smitten the more I understood the point, and once the characters got to know each other and began to drop their agendas in the face of such strong attraction it made perfect sense, so I couldn’t say I actually disliked it. In fact there wasn’t anything I really disliked about the whole book, and it was a very enjoyable read, one which I would happily recommend to anyone. And, just between you and me, and Kincaid’s camp bed post, there’s a really lovely scene involving a lot of birdsong and the most beautifully painted picture of a lagoon buried deep in the Mexican jungle that I would just love to immerse myself in for an evening, especially if Kincaid were there with me. After all, he is a bit of a hunk, and Charley doesn’t fall for him for no good reason, does she?!
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  • Caitlin Kraska
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2020
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    1st the cover is superb as well as the back blurb. Both helped intrigue me enough to purchase this book.

    The storyline is great. Superbly written. The characters are perfectly rounded out with understanding and interesting personalities.

    This book covers my love of history, romance and shifter all in one.
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  • Locky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Even my husband read it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2022
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    I bought this for my wife to read so the following is her review.
    My husband bought this for me to read - though he read it first and thoroughly enjoyed it! Hmmm!
    So I suppose, based on our conversations, this could be a joint review. The strong characters and backdrop of an archaeological dig blended well to give the reader a clear, visual enhancement of the story. We both agreed it was a fast-paced novel with unexpected twists and turns. Charley and Kincaid's characters were full of banter in contrast to that of Leila and Felipe where their mystique enhanced the reader’s interest.
    Maureen Fisher has cleverly intertwined settings, characters and romance with the occult to the extent where I found myself eager to find out what happened next.
    A definite five stars from me. Now I’m off to find what other books have been written by the author.
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  • J C Mitchinson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Predictable but still quite enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2014
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    Reporter Charley gatecrashes an archeological dig in the jungle, intending to write an article on it. She falls for irritating...I mean commanding head archeologist Kincaid. There is also a side plot relating to past lives, curses and shapeshifting.

    This book is well written, easy to read, and enjoyable if you remember that it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek and of a specific genre.

    I found the characters quite one-dimensional and predictable (feisty lead female, overbearing yet inexplicably appealing lead male, bitchy ex etc), although there were some attempts to give the characters interesting back stories, this could've been brought out more. However, this kind of writing and character is in-keeping with the majority of romances.

    While I found the "banter" between Charley and Kincaid a bit typical, I thought the sexy scenes were very well done and pretty hot!

    I found Kincaid's so-called flirting actually quite sexual harassment-y. If he hadnt been hot, imagine how inappropriate/creepy it would have been, making sexual comments about her appearance and wanting to have sex. There was also constant reference to how hot they both were and found each other, which got a bit repetetive, as did the mentions of relationship conflict (Kincaid just wanting a fling but liking Charley, Charley not wanting to get hurt again etc).

    The POV jumped around a bit too which could be inconsistent.

    All in all, I would be lying if I said this wasn't at all entertaining or enjoyable, it was quite a relaxing, light-hearted read, and spot on if you want non-challenging romance with all the familiar bits. I would probably have liked it more if the focus had been the paranormal historical plot rather than the romance, but of course, that would be missing the point that the book is a romance! I didn't begrudge the money I spent or the time spent reading it. If you are into this kind of romance, then you might enjoy this book.
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